Connection device for connecting a filtering system to an incubator

Abstract

A connection device for connecting a filtering system to an incubator. The connection device includes a body member adapted to fit in the wall of an incubator and having at least two bores which provide access into the incubator. The bores are equipped with fittings which provide a port for connection of tubing to direct the flow of filtered air into and out of the incubator.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A connection device for mounting in the wall of an incubator for permitting access from the outside to the interior of said incubator for components of a filtering system for filtering volatile organic compounds and particulate material from the gaseous environment within the incubator comprising: 
       a. a body member for mounting in the wall of said incubator and having an outer face exposed to the outside and an inner face exposed to the inside of said incubator;  
       b. a first bore extending through said body between said two faces;  
       c. a fitting attached to said outer face communicating with said first bore to provide an outlet port for a gas stream from the interior of said incubator;  
       d. a second bore extending through said body between said two faces;  
       e. a fitting attached to said outer face communicating with said second bore to provide an inlet port for a filtered gas stream to the interior of said incubator; and  
       f. a fitting attached to said inner face in communication with said second bore to provide a port for connection of tubing to direct the flow of the filtered gas stream within the incubator.  
     
     
       2. The connection device of claim  1  further including a third bore through said body member between the two faces, a nipple mounted in the outer face in communication with said third bore, and an L-shaped connector attached to said inner face of said body in communication with said bore.